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Young woman seated on steps grasping her knee.
Strain and injury are common causes of knee pain in people under 50, but if you have a family history of arthritis, or you injured your knee at a young age, osteoarthritis may be the culprit, according to Doylestown Health orthopedic surgeon Charles B. Burrows, MD.
School-age girl shows off her Band Aid®, after getting her back-to-school immunizations.
From kindergarten to college, one of the best ways to protect your child's health is to make sure their immunizations are up to date. Dr. Elizabeth McKenna, a family medicine physician, offers tips for smoother back-to-school immunizations for parents and kids.
Health care provider smiling with older woman  | Doylestown Health
Don't put off that yearly wellness exam. During your annual visit, your primary care provider can detect many health issues when they're in the beginning stages and easier to treat or manage. 
Older man who had a stroke working with a clinician.
Your chances of having a stroke go up at age 55 or older, but you can have a stroke at any age. The good news is that 80% of strokes are preventable. Find out how you can lower your stroke risk through a healthy lifestyle and taking care of existing medical conditions.
Woman uses exercise ball for stretches in her office where she also has a standing desk.
Sitting for prolonged periods can raise your risk for chronic diseases and injuries. But even if you're stuck behind a desk at work, there are ways to get up and get active to be healthier.
A mother and daughter enjoy a lakeside picnic that features fresh vegetables.
Between barbeques and vacation getaways, it is easy to skip exercising and pile on the food over the summer. In order to avoid this common habit, follow these healthy summer vacation eating tips that are easy to maintain and surprisingly enjoyable.
older man and woman jogging in the park
While you're having fun in the summer sun, remember to keep your health a number one priority.  Arm yourself with these tips for healthy summer fun for seniors.
Woman laying on pillow eyes open
Why are you so tired? Learn symptoms for common sleep disorders.

Young man looking happy and relaxed as he sits on a bench taking in nature.

Doylestown Hospital’s Emergency Department physicians are helping their patients by offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as part of a whole-patient approach to opioid use disorder. MAT is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that can help relieve withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and give patients a clearer head, enabling them to begin and continue the path to recovery with a higher likelihood of sustained sobriety.

Patient and provider discussing results | Doylestown Health

Research shows that people who have a primary care doctor actually live longer. Learn more about the importance of having a primary care provider and why it's important to have one.

sugar cubes in the shape of a heart
Diabetes disrupts the body's ability to regulate sugar. If diabetes is not treated, it can lead to serious complications that include heart disease, stroke, and kidney, eye and nerve damage. Learn the risk factors.
The image is the logo for National Donate Life Month.

During April, we celebrate Donate Life Month to raise awareness about donation and to honor those who have saved lives lives through the gift of donation. Registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor is an easy way to make your wishes known.

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